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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.24, 3,246.42 and 1,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.24, 3,246.42 and 1,010.36 is: 1,514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.24 : 3,246.42 = 1,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.24/3,246.42 = 1,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.24x = 3,246.42 × 1,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.24x = 3,280,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,052.91/2,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.87

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